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Title: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 20, 2012, 09:29:58 AM: Just as a first headsup:

An initial pdf version of the playtest version of Character Law arrived overnight - a few items had gone astray - so I have sent back a correction list.

The playtest version of Spell Law has also started pdf layout - the front and back sections are done - our guru is working his way through the spell list tables from the back to the front. (It makes sense to him, I'm not going to argue!)

(For those who did not observe the HARP SF & HARP SF Xtreme uncertainty countdowns, in an uncertainty countdown I can tell you what has been done or yet to be done, but not when.)

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Marc R on September 20, 2012, 09:43:49 AM: Even if I work here, I'm still going to woo-hoo.

WOO-HOO! ;D
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: rdanhenry on September 20, 2012, 09:51:28 AM: Partial Success! Roll again!
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Keen_Man on September 20, 2012, 11:03:00 AM: Quote from: rdanhenry on September 20, 2012, 09:51:28 AM
Partial Success! Roll again!

Lol that was awesome

and thanks for the update I for one am looking forward to the beta :D
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: providence13 on September 20, 2012, 11:37:37 AM: Me and my group are all kinds of excited. Hoping for the best.
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 21, 2012, 03:58:58 AM: 3 tables hiding (Unusual Success for them) in the spreadsheets still to go into the Character Law pdf - everything else looking very good.

Playtest forums have been created and initial admin threads built. The visibility switch on these will probably be tripped when the first pdf goes live into Public Playtest

Director's Briefing now written and awaiting the go signal.

Essential legal copyright text and the like being prepared at Aurigas

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Moriarty on September 21, 2012, 06:14:13 AM: Exciting. We expect to take part in the playtest, if we like the directions you have taken with this.

Will you be offering a summary of important changes/choices made for this version - maybe in the beta forum?
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 21, 2012, 06:41:37 AM: The RMU team will be posting their collected delta lists.

And you all will be participating in the beta test. Trust me on this - it will become clear very soon.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: yammahoper on September 21, 2012, 08:43:01 AM: So...guess I'll increase yet again my number of daily checks for new activity on the site.

:working:
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: jeddak on September 21, 2012, 01:12:03 PM: Hmm...must be some massive online tournament in the works.

I can see it now: The New Unified Rolemaster Arms Law Elimination "There-Can-Only-Be-One" Gladiatorial Tournament of Death.

I can't wait!

Quote from: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 21, 2012, 06:41:37 AM
And you all will be participating in the beta test. Trust me on this - it will become clear very soon.
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Marc R on September 21, 2012, 01:16:56 PM: First ever fight to the death elimination tournament using only #2 pencils. ;)
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: yammahoper on September 21, 2012, 04:34:17 PM: @2 Pencils? Then my PC's name is Joker.
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: GrumpyOldFart on September 21, 2012, 05:31:59 PM: The reason it's mightier than the sword is because that's what you use to write down your sword bonus with.

;)
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: markc on September 21, 2012, 08:36:08 PM: Both of my eyes have got a twitch in them.
MDC
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: sunwolf on September 21, 2012, 08:39:33 PM: Quote from: Marc R on September 21, 2012, 01:16:56 PM
First ever fight to the death elimination tournament using only #2 pencils. ;)
Sounds like a bad Fairly Odd Parents Episode
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 22, 2012, 05:49:16 AM: Spell Law is now down to the inclusion of a few tables from the spreadsheets and a sanity check to see if anything escaped.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: ubiquitousrat on September 22, 2012, 09:30:28 AM: Nearly lost a little wee with excitement over this pending release!
;)
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Elton Robb on September 22, 2012, 10:34:14 AM: I'm curious. :)
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: GrumpyOldFart on September 22, 2012, 11:04:59 AM: Quote from: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 22, 2012, 05:49:16 AM
...and a sanity check to see if anything escaped.

No problem, all the sane people escaped, it's only us left. ;)

(Ya don't want sane people around as bystanders during a playtest, somebody could get hurt.)
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Elton Robb on September 22, 2012, 12:14:26 PM: Quote from: GrumpyOldFart on September 22, 2012, 11:04:59 AM
Quote from: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 22, 2012, 05:49:16 AM
...and a sanity check to see if anything escaped.

No problem, all the sane people escaped, it's only us left. ;)

(Ya don't want sane people around as bystanders during a playtest, somebody could get hurt.)

Nerd 1: "I broke my leg tripping over an imaginary turtle!"

Nerd 2: "That should teach you not to be a bystander during a Rolemaster playtest!"
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: rdanhenry on September 25, 2012, 11:25:05 AM: Well, this is making me feel like a kid again. I keep checking in, thinking "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: ubiquitousrat on September 26, 2012, 10:56:08 PM: Are we there yet? Any more news? Been awfully quiet the past few days...
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: sunwolf on September 27, 2012, 06:01:47 AM: Quote from: ubiquitousrat on September 26, 2012, 10:56:08 PM
Are we there yet? Any more news? Been awfully quiet the past few days...
Settle Down and Stop Hitting Your Sister. :P
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 27, 2012, 07:31:47 AM: Quote from: rdanhenry on September 25, 2012, 11:25:05 AM
Well, this is making me feel like a kid again. I keep checking in, thinking "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"

Now guess how many times I have to check in/on with writers (ahem), editors, artists, layout gurus, etc, ...

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 27, 2012, 07:45:34 AM: Character Law and Spell Law are now ready to go. Craig is now working his way through Arms Law.

We still have some essential legalese from Aurigas to get completed. That has to be done. When you see how the playtest is going to be run, you will understand.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: DangerMan on September 27, 2012, 07:48:14 AM: You guys are killing me
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: markc on September 27, 2012, 08:04:47 AM: Quote from: Maeglin on September 27, 2012, 07:48:14 AM
You guys are killing me

But is it a RM kill, with a great crit or a D&D kill? ;D
MDC
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: DangerMan on September 27, 2012, 08:08:22 AM: Hehe.. No crit. Just slooowly nibbling at my few patience-hits... I have very low SD and will probably go insane before I ever get to read RMU
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: jeddak on September 27, 2012, 09:13:55 AM: Much as we're eager to see RMU, we understand that it has to be right before it's released for beta - i.e. "you can't rush perfection!"

I for one would rather wait and see a superior product than get an inferior one sooner.
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Keen_Man on September 27, 2012, 09:51:23 AM: Quote from: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 27, 2012, 07:45:34 AM
Character Law and Spell Law are now ready to go. Craig is now working his way through Arms Law.

We still have some essential legalese from Aurigas to get completed. That has to be done. When you see how the playtest is going to be run, you will understand.

Best wishes,
Nicholas

Right on my players bug me weekly they are all looking forward to dropping the 4E game we have going and doing a reboot using rolemaster
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: craggles on September 27, 2012, 10:13:54 AM: Quote from: Maeglin on September 27, 2012, 07:48:14 AM
You guys are killing me

I'm pretty sure I'm the one dying under the pressure. Those Spell Law tables were a nightmare! :O

...and guess what Arms Law have in spades? :P
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: bennis1980 on September 27, 2012, 10:19:42 AM: I am dying with impatience also ;)
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: intothatdarkness on September 27, 2012, 01:53:51 PM: Quote from: Maeglin on September 27, 2012, 08:08:22 AM
Hehe.. No crit. Just slooowly nibbling at my few patience-hits... I have very low SD and will probably go insane before I ever get to read RMU

So we're talking Cthulhu crit, then?
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: GrumpyOldFart on September 27, 2012, 02:18:13 PM: Julius II: When will you make an end?

Michelangelo: When I am finished!

::)
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: intothatdarkness on September 27, 2012, 02:51:30 PM: Quote from: jeddak on September 27, 2012, 09:13:55 AM
Much as we're eager to see RMU, we understand that it has to be right before it's released for beta - i.e. "you can't rush perfection!"

I for one would rather wait and see a superior product than get an inferior one sooner.

+1. Haste makes waste...or some such...
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Elton Robb on September 28, 2012, 12:10:38 AM: Quote from: Maeglin on September 27, 2012, 08:08:22 AM
Hehe.. No crit. Just slooowly nibbling at my few patience-hits... I have very low SD and will probably go insane before I ever get to read RMU

Focus on something else besides RMU not being here. :) Think about how all the smart kids will see RM as cool!
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 28, 2012, 06:04:50 AM: Legalese now in.

Thom has two switches to flick into go mode, then I have a switch to flick regarding the Briefing. Once the three switches are flipped to go, then Character Law and Spell Law will be available for Public Playtest.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on September 28, 2012, 07:55:00 AM: Switches flicked for Character Law and Spell Law.

Arms Law still in layout phase.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: ubiquitousrat on October 07, 2012, 05:03:22 AM: Any update on Arms Law release timeframe?
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: craggles on October 07, 2012, 08:24:53 AM: Hopefully this week. :)

Due to some issues with mobile PDF readers people have had with the Character & Spell Law, I've made sure that ALL tables are InDesign tables in the Arms Law book which has increased the time taken unfortunately. :(

...and the grey hairs. :P
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: jeddak on October 12, 2012, 08:00:03 AM: craggles, I dub thee Lord of The Tables!

And lo, how the tables have turned.
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: craggles on October 12, 2012, 08:45:17 AM: Quote from: jeddak on October 12, 2012, 08:00:03 AM
craggles, I dub thee Lord of The Tables!

And lo, how the tables have turned.

I lol'ed :D
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: markc on October 12, 2012, 09:38:21 AM: craggles,
Nothing like cramming for that big exam or paper. :working:
MDC
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: talsharien on October 12, 2012, 11:30:05 AM: Quote from: craggles on October 07, 2012, 08:24:53 AM
Hopefully this week. :)

Due to some issues with mobile PDF readers people have had with the Character & Spell Law, I've made sure that ALL tables are InDesign tables in the Arms Law book which has increased the time taken unfortunately. :(

...and the grey hairs. :P

Just tell them to buy a pc like everyone else ;D
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on October 12, 2012, 11:45:04 AM: I've seen a partial pdf of RMU Arms Law. Crits, fumbles and elemental attacks still to go in.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: jdale on October 12, 2012, 02:07:53 PM: Quote from: NicholasHMCaldwell on October 12, 2012, 11:45:04 AM
I've seen a partial pdf of RMU Arms Law. Crits, fumbles and elemental attacks still to go in.

Best wishes,
Nicholas

:cry2:
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on October 13, 2012, 03:09:43 PM: A full layout pdf exists and is now being sanity checked to see if any tables escaped. The Subdual crit table made a bid for freedom so there's a bit more work to be done but hopefully not too much.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: talsharien on October 15, 2012, 02:20:56 PM: Quote from: NicholasHMCaldwell on October 13, 2012, 03:09:43 PM
A full layout pdf exists and is now being sanity checked to see if any tables escaped. The Subdual crit table made a bid for freedom so there's a bit more work to be done but hopefully not too much.

Best wishes,
Nicholas

Any news?
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on October 15, 2012, 03:44:55 PM: Assuming no further issues arrive overnight that need fixing, I will make the Arms Law Playtest File available on Tuesday 16th.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: talsharien on October 15, 2012, 04:09:20 PM: Quote from: NicholasHMCaldwell on October 15, 2012, 03:44:55 PM
Assuming no further issues arrive overnight that need fixing, I will make the Arms Law Playtest File available on Tuesday 16th.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
:) :) :) :) :) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: jeddak on October 15, 2012, 08:15:22 PM: Hohoho!....I know what I'm doing tomorrow night :)
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Temujin on October 16, 2012, 01:14:21 AM: Very nice!
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: NicholasHMCaldwell on October 16, 2012, 03:41:44 AM: File has been uploaded. At some point today, Thom will make the Arms Law board visible.

Best wishes,
Nicholas
Title: Re: Heisenberg Uncertainty Countdown - Rolemaster Playtest
Post by: Thom @ ICE on October 16, 2012, 06:13:03 AM: Open for business..... forum board is now visible.